Communicated: July 30, 2014Closure dates: August 4, 2014 for approximately 1 month

The only northbound lane of Remount Road from block 2009 to 2511 will close Monday August 4 at 9 a.m. and will remain closed for approximately a month. During this closure the southbound lanes on Remount Road will remain open. Pedestrians and bicycle traffic will be maintained at all times. This closure is necessary for the installation of a 72” storm drainage improvement. Drivers should expect delays. This closure is associated with the Brentwood Place Storm Drainage Improvement Project – Phase 1 (671-05-707). A signed detour will be posted using West Boulevard, Old Steele Creek Road and Wilkinson Boulevard.

As soon as this storm drainage work is complete, all lanes of Remount Road at block number 2020, will be closed to vehicle traffic.

Detour will be posted.

Local access will be maintained.

CATS will not be affected.

Weather and unforeseen circumstances occasionally prevent work from being completed as scheduled, and make it unsafe to reopen lanes or streets when planned. When this occurs, City traffic engineers work directly with other City staff and contractors to resolve the situation as quickly as possible and reduce impacts to the traveling public.

Pedestrians walking near work zone areas should be alert, cautious and allow extra traveling time. It is advised they cross at signalized intersections, use pedestrian walk signals where available and abide by detour signage.Motorists traveling through work zone areas should be alert and extra cautious. Drivers should get in the correct lane well in advance and constantly be on the lookout for vehicles merging into adjacent travel lanes as they approach a work zone. Drivers should double their following distance.